Cement mortar is one of the modern building materials that is widely used by the public and building contractors. Because, this one material is considered to have many advantages in its use. Besides being more practical because it is enough to mix it with water, cement mortar can also be applied to many things.

This was justified by the Support Team of PT. Jayabrix Indonesia, one of the leading cement mortar manufacturers. Cement mortar does have several types. Where each type is specific to a particular application.

"So there are actually many types of cement mortar. Each type has a different purpose. Some are for gluing light bricks, wall plaster, wall plaster, repairing cracked walls, to installing ceramic and granite. "There's even cement mortar that is used to overlap old tiles. For example, we want to replace our floor tiles. If we use the conventional method, we have to dismantle the old tiles first. But if you use this type of cement mortar, you can directly overwrite the old tiles and then install new tiles," said Naryo, Thursday (25/11/2021).

In fact, there are many types of cement mortar. However, what is most commonly found on the market is cement mortar for bonding lightweight bricks and wall paving. PT. Jayabrix Indonesia itself has two products in this line, namely Brix Mortar 100 for gluing lightweight bricks and Brix Mortar 200 for wall plaster.

Despite the different types of applications, all cement mortars still fulfill practical elements. Because basically cement mortar is instant cement. Where in use it is enough to add water according to the instructions which are usually printed on the back of the package.

"That's right, everything is practical because it's enough to add water. Because basically in cement mortar there is already sand, cement, and additives. What differs from each type is the composition of the ingredients," he added.

Each type of cement mortar should be used according to its purpose. The use of a type of cement mortar that is not in accordance with its designation not only causes less than optimal results, but can also cause installation failure. This is something that sometimes escapes the public's attention when buying cement mortar.

"For example, the type of cement mortar that is intended to glue light bricks is used to coat walls. The results will definitely not be optimal. Because the composition of the ingredients is different from cement mortar, which is the type intended for plastering walls," he explained.

So, before buying cement mortar at a hardware store, first understand what it is needed for. Is it to install light bricks, wash walls, or install ceramics. Likewise at building shops, ask in detail the type of cement mortar that suits your needs. Don't buy the wrong type of cement mortar that is not in accordance with its designation.